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Hello,

I'm looking to share an office space with other filmmakers or freelancers within the Surrey area. Ideally wanted to be somewhere close to Guildford, Farnham, Godalming or …

I am using two Cameras to shoot a 30min documentary, one being a JVC GY-HM170 and a GO Pro 3 for a POV scene.
Would i need to invest in something like an X-Rite Colour Checker to …

The colourist just needs a grey scale. You don't really need a colour checker. They are more useful in testing but for colour matching a grey scale is sufficient.

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- Canon C300 mkii - Cinema 4K RAW 12bit - Slow motion
- Canon CN-E Lenses (14mm, 24mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm, 135mm t1.5)
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checkout Fat Lama. Just read this article about renting out your own kit

http://www.freelancevideocollective.com/renting-video-equipment/

Hi Shooters,

I'm looking to hire a fog machine for 1 day for an outdoor shoot in the woods? (atmospheric horror)

Unfortunately we won't have a generator so looking for somethin…

Depending on your venue and lots of safety issues, an off ground charcoal BBQ and damp leaves/grass cuttings provides smoke for an open area where smoke inhalation will not be an …

Hello,
Does anyone see a problem with shooting 16mm film on Schneider Xenon FF glass, apart form the lack of wides... ? I'd shoot on Arriflex 16 SR3. Schneider says that they're d…

Hi Shooters,

Can anyone recommend the best battery-operated lighting to use for a short horror shot in the woods (daylight)?

The area I wish to shoot in is overcast with some s…

Yes, I agree with Karel. You do need a Cameraman/DOP. And not just for any camera that he/she might bring with him/her. Also for their knowlege/skill/experience. Shooting a Da…

Hi all,

I'm looking to shoot my script about a girl who is nearly killed by her arachnephilia obsession during a virtual reality experience gone wrong.

Please let me know if you…

Hello there,

I am a passionate filmmaker who is creative in camera and lighting department.
I am always on time hardworking person with good energy : )

My website page:
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I want to Compile an analytical case study of a media professional’s career (producer, director, writer or other). This should include an interview with your subject, relate to yo…

I am a publisher and I am looking for people to work I also have two cameras one sony sf700 and one canon 6d available

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Hello, I just wanted see if there are directors and producers currently looking for affordable but Legal drone shot for their upcoming films. If so, please do have a look here: ht…

Hello, £100 per hour. Thanks. I don't respond to messages here usually as I don't get a notification. Please email me on owenhunte@gmail.com or text 07774265211

Dear All, I could add a fireworks scene with some fireworks in the sky on a far distance...it's better to add it After or Before the color correction stage? Thank you!

Before. If you did it after, you'd have to grade the film again to make the VFX match. For picture, grading is the last thing. For sound, the dub is the last thing.

I've been camera assisting for 5 years and looking to do more shooting/lighting - Just trying to find people who have any short film ideas/scripts they would like to shoot. I rece…

Good luck Anneka, the jump from AC to DOP can be a rewarding one! :)

Hi all, I am sorting out actors and locations around Whitehaven, West Cumbria. And need a bit more help, cameraman and asst. Director would be good. Some money available. Thanks f…

we are band of six members looking to film one or two of our songs in a live band set (to a prerecorded tracks ) the style is a fusion of western and arabic folk . please contact …

Can someone please recommend me a dslr slider for shooting video? Thanks

i was recommended this one:

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Koolertron-Carbon-Bearings-Capacity-Photography/dp/B06XPCSCWN/ref=sr_1_31?ie=UTF8&qid=1493411148&sr=8-31&keywords…

UI'm swelling my camera crane on Ebay if anyone is interested.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/262942495265?euid=d84e09253c02413a88086ab31a5f6444&bu=43722603008&cp=1&sojTags…

I am currently studying a BA in Design at Goldsmiths University and am looking for a work placement in filmmaking, specifically in documentary! I would love to learn from anyone i…

Thank you Nathalie, look forward to hearing from you. Emily

We've got the kit. All the gear no idea - kind of! A day or half day in tuition on how to rig and operate would be great.

I have used the ZOOM recorder on a short drama film last month, its a great recorder and sound fine. uses up batteries fast. but will power up a rode NTg1 shotgun mic with P48 vol…

Hi All,

I need to scour my old MiniDV footage and would humbly request the use of a Z1/Z5 or any HDV Deck available. Very small hire fee available! Thanks!

If you look on ebay there is a man in south London you will hire you a deck for 30 days for £ 50.00 so you can transfer old tapes,

I need to upgrade from a 70D. Anyone have any feedback/ideas/experience?

Thanks!

Good 4:2:2 10bit quality good high quality photos not 100% sure about the 4K quality better as a stills camera but good value £1,600 and would go for better lens than the 12 -60mm…

I am based in Cumbria and about to shoot a short drama and will have to hire a camera and the Sony NX5 looks ok . £ 110.00 for 5 days hire sounds good. it has XLR mic inputs, reco…

It seems like there are going to be problems using auto focus/ freezing issues etc etc I am interested in the Sony A6500 with Metabones but they don't support autofocus or have ot…

Far from useless - they give you options you didn't have before! Things like autofocus etc are just modern frills, and it's probably good practice to learn to do without them in …

Hi Shooters,

I am a writer/director who has just relocated from London to Bournemouth and I’d love to hear from any producers, directors, DoPs and other technicians in the area a…

Made several flicks with Bournemouth Uni. Their film dept. has a good rep.

Hey Shooters/Gaffers

Im looking to add a few more bits to my lighting package and want a strong LED light. Can anyone recommend a good buy for this please?

Thank you so much fo…